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Signing with Tennessee
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:34 PM
Johnson is set to sign with the Titans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: A 2022 seventh-round pick of the Chiefs, Johnson outperformed his draft slotting in 2024 while recording 56 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three defensed passes across 16 regular-season games that season. However, a shoulder injury limited to two regular-season games and just a single defensive snap in 2025. Now healthy, Johnson will look for a fresh start in the Titans' secondary rotation. |
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Placed on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:22 PM
Latham (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: The starting right tackle played through a hip injury last year, but that likely does not correlate with Latham's current issue. The 2024 first-round pick will head into his second season protecting Cam Ward as long as he can overcome this injury. |
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Placed on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 3:34 PM
Hooker (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hooker's string of injury misfortune seems to be continuing into 2026. The safety missed the 2025 season due to an ankle injury, but was seen participating at the Titans' 2026 OTA's in May, so it is unlikely to be the same injury. |
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Wan'Dale Robinson Wan'Dale Robinson Building rapport with Ward
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 9:26 AM
Robinson struggled to get on the same page with quarterback Cam Ward early in spring practices, but they built chemistry and momentum as the offseason progressed, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Robinson signed a four-year, $78 million contract with the Titans in March on the heels of a 16-game, 2025 regular season with the Giants in which he caught 92 of 140 targets for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, setting career highs in the last two categories. The slot receiver unsurprisingly needed some time to gain familiarity with his new quarterback, but the connection between Robinson and Ward has been trending in the right direction heading into training camp. Robinson will compete for targets in a wide-receiver room that also includes rookie fourth overall pick Carnell Tate, veteran Calvin Ridley and 2025 fourth-round picks Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike. |
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Michael Carter Michael Carter Competing for depth role
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 12:33 PM
Carter will enter training camp competing for a depth role in Tennessee's backfield, Mark Mihalko of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Carter's familiarity with coach Robert Saleh from their time together with the Jets could help him make a quick impression in Tennessee. He boasts receiving experience and versatility, but Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are firlmy positioned atop the depth chart, while rookie Nicholas Singleton represents real competition for the No. 3 spot. Carter will need to separate from Singleton and other depth running backs Kalel Mullings and Julius Chestnut in order to carve out a notable role behind Pollard and Spears. |
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Expected to be ready for camp
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 7:01 PM
Oladejo didn't participate in OTAs or minicamp because of a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp in late July, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.
Analysis: Oladejo missed most of last season due to a right leg fracture he suffered in October, but that wasn't the cause of his absence from spring workouts; rather, the second-round 2025 draft pick was nursing a hamstring issue. Oladejo is slated for a rotational role during the upcoming campaign, and he's expected to work more frequently as a pass rusher than he did last season, per Kuharsky. |
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Snap count could decline in 2026
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:36 AM
The Titans plan to reduce Simmons' (elbow) workload in 2026 to keep him fresh for high-leverage situations, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Coach Robert Saleh said during minicamp in June that Tennessee wants Simmons rested for crucial third downs and two-minute situations. Fewer snaps could slightly lower Simmons' tackle volume, but Saleh's aggressive scheme should also create more opportunities for disruption. Simmons totaled a career-high 11.0 sacks last season while earning All-Pro honors, and he's fresh off signing a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension. Considering his talent level, a planned rotation shouldn't significantly damage Simmons' IDP ceiling. |
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Gunnar Helm Gunnar Helm Drawing praise entering Year 2
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:25 AM
Titans head coach Robert Saleh has praised Helm's physical development this offseason and named the tight end as a player who "hopefully" will "take a big jump" during the 2026 season, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Helm set a franchise rookie tight end record with 44 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns while suiting up for 16 regular-season games in 2025. Added competition may limit his fantasy ceiling, but a strong offseason would give Helm a chance to earn a larger role in Tennessee's offense, and the departure of Chig Okonkwo for the Commanders opens up notable receiving opportunities. Helm appears the favorite to win the No. 1 tight end job during training camp, with Daniel Bellinger and Kylen Granson fitting into complementary roles. |
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Elic Ayomanor Elic Ayomanor Competing for role in WR rotation
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Ahead of training camp, Nick Suss of the Nashville Tennessean projects that Ayomanor is line to compete for a rotational role in a Titans WR corps that added Wan'Dale Robinson via free agency and landed Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Analysis: As a rookie, the 2025 fourth-rounder logged a 41/515/4 receiving mark on 89 targets in 16 regular-season contests, while fellow fourth-round choice Chimere Dike put up a 48/423/4 mark (on 74 targets). However, with Robinson and Tate on board and slated to command their share of targets in 2026, both Ayomanor and Dike face obstacles to steady volume in their second pro campaigns, especially given that Calvin Ridley -- who was limited to seven games last year -- remains in the mix. In that context, Ayomanor brings modest fantasy lineup appeal to the table out of the gate this season unless injuries hit Tennessee's pass-catching corps in advance of Week 1. |
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Chimere Dike Chimere Dike Faces added competition for targets
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
As the coming season approaches, Nick Suss of the Nashville Tennessean projects that Dike is in line to compete for a rotational role in the Titans' re-tooled WR corps.
Analysis: As a rookie, the 2025 fourth-rounder compiled a 48/423/4 receiving line (on 74 targets) across 17 regular-season games, adding a pair of punt return scores, while fellow 2025 fourth-rounder Elic Ayomanor logged a 41/515/4 mark on 89 targets. However, the free-agent addition of Wan'Dale Robinson, coupled with the selection of Carnell Tate fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, poses a threat to the volume of both Dike and Ayomanor in their second pro campaigns, given that Calvin Ridley (limited to seven games last year) also remains in the mix. As Suss notes, Dike's speed makes him an asset, but as Week 1 approaches the Florida product's weekly role in Tennessee's passing game is TBD considering his team's offseason moves. That said, Dike should continue to make his mark as a returner after establishing the all-time NFL rookie record for all-purpose yards (which included 1,588 kickoff return yards and 398 punt return yards) in 2025. |
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Daniel Bellinger Daniel Bellinger Facing opportunity
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:26 AM
Bellinger is poised to enter training camp with a chance to carve out a meaningful role in the Titans' offense, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Bellinger spent the last four seasons playing under offensive coordinator Brian Daboll with the Giants, making him one of Tennessee's most familiar additions to the new offensive scheme. While 2025 fourth-rounder Gunnar Helm is expected to handle plenty of receiving work following the departure of Chig Okonkwo (now with the Commanders), Bellinger's blocking ability makes him a natural fit for the heavier personnel packages Daboll is expected to employ. That familiarity, combined with the vacancy created by Okonkwo's departure, gives the 25-year-old a legitimate chance to earn consistent snaps with the Titans. |
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Carnell Tate Carnell Tate Looked polished at OTAs
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:42 AM
Tate impressed with his route running and catching ability at OTAs, and teammate Alontae Taylor described the rookie fourth overall pick as "polished," Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tate has looked NFL-ready early on, suggesting the rookie wide receiver out of Ohio State won't face a steep learning curve as he adjusts to playing at the professional level. He could quickly emerge as the top receiving option for the Titans, who didn't have a player exceed 560 receiving yards during the 2025 regular season. Tate is building chemistry with 2025 first overall pick Cam Ward, who threw for 3,169 yards in a rocky rookie season. |
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Tyjae Spears Tyjae Spears Stock trending up
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:08 AM
Spears has impressed throughout the Titans' offseason program and strengthened his hold on the No. 2 running back role behind Tony Pollard, Bryce W. Lazenby of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Spears at one point appeared at risk of falling down the depth chart entering 2026, but new head coach Robert Saleh has consistently praised the 2023 third-round pick this spring. Lazenby reports that Spears is working to improve his pass-catching this offseason and could operate more as a "1B" behind Pollard than a traditional backup. He managed just 72 carries for 283 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games in 2025, though an improved Titans offensive line could benefit both Spears and Pollard this season. Tennessee selected Nicholas Singleton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, so Spears will face additional competition in training camp. |
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Tony Pollard Tony Pollard Poised for third season with Titans
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:45 PM
As training camp approaches, Pollard -- who started all 17 games at running back for the Titans in 2025 -- continues to lead a backfield that returns last season's top backup Tyjae Spears, with Nicholas Singleton having been added to the mix in the fifth round of April's NFL Draft.
Analysis: Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site previously noted that prior to the 2026 NFL Draft there was plenty of speculation that the team might use the fourth overall pick on Notre Dame running Jeremiyah Love. With Tennessee electing to take WR Carnell Tate in that slot instead, Pollard remains atop the depth chart and has his sights set on exceeding 1,000 rushing yards for the fifth straight campaign. The Titans still have Spears to handle passing downs and change-of-pace carries, and Singleton has a chance to factor in as a rookie, but Pollard -- who is approaching the final year of the three-year deal he inked with Tennessee in March of 2024 -- should maintain steady enough volume in 2026 to merit weekly fantasy lineup consideration. |
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Lands lucrative extension
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 3:10 PM
Simmons (elbow) has reached agreement on a multi-year contract extension with the Titans, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the three-year pact -- which makes Simmons the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history -- amounts to a $105.8 extension with $100 million guaranteed. The 2019 first-rounder -- who is bouncing back from an offseason elbow procedure -- is coming off a 2025 campaign in which he recorded 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, in 15 regular-season contests. |
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Reverts to IR
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
Ravenell (undisclosed) reverted to Tennessee's injured reserve list Wednesday, per NFL communications.
Analysis: The 25-year-old from Missouri Western cleared waivers and will now miss all of the 2026 season, unless he can agree to an injury settlement with the Titans. Ravenell appeared in 14 games for Tennessee last year, recording six total tackles and one forced fumble. |
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Undergoes elbow surgery
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 4:03 PM
Simmons confirmed he underwent an elbow procedure during the offseason, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Robert Saleh told reporters Wednesday that Simmons is "dealing with a couple of things," when asked about the defensive tackle's health, leaving his timeline for a return uncertain. Despite dealing with an elbow issue during the 2025 season, Simmons was still incredibly productive, posting 67 total tackles, including 11.0 sacks, three passes defensed and three forced fumbles across 15 contests. Once fully healthy, he's expected to remain one of the NFL's most dominant interior defensive linemen. |
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Not practicing at minicamp
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 3:46 PM
Oladejo (lower leg) is not practicing at mandatory minicamp, Xavier Board of the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Titans coach Robert Saleh confirmed on Wednesday that Oladejo's absence is due to injury, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. The 2025 second-round pick may still be recovering from the season-ending right leg fracture he suffered last October, though he was designated for a return to practice in mid-December. It remains to be seen whether Oladejo will be cleared for the start of training camp in July. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Returns to 7-on-7 drills
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 5:09 PM
Ridley (leg) took his first 7-on-7 reps of the offseason Thursday, Nick Suss of The Tennessean reports.
Analysis: Coming back from last year's fibula fracture, Ridley had previously been limited to individual drills and stretching during OTAs. He still hasn't done full-team work, but that should come at the start of training camp, if not at mandatory minicamp June 16-17. The 31-year-old wideout restructured his contract in March, shortly after the Titans signed Wan'Dale Robinson to a four-year deal. The team then drafted Carnell Tate fourth overall, completing a makeover of last year's undermanned WR room. Ridley doesn't have NFL experience working as anything other than the first or second option in a passing game, but that might be his new reality in Tennessee, assuming he even has enough left in the tank to lock down a top-three role at WR. |
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Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley Participating in OTAs on Monday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 1:06 PM
Ridley (leg) is participating in Monday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: After being held out at the beginning of OTAs last month, Ridley has his helmet while running routes and catching passes Monday. The veteran wideout suffered a broken fibula Week 11 last season and now is seven months removed from the injury, so he should be at or near 100 percent. Ridley has much stiffer competition for targets in 2026 after the Titans signed Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency before using the No. 4 overall pick in April's draft on Carnell Tate. |
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